MA 792V – Vertex Operator Algebras

Spring 2004, T-Th 9:50-11:05 am, HA 345

Prerequisite: Linear Algebra (MA 520). Familiarity with Lie Algebras (MA 720) is useful but not required.
 
Contents: This is an introduction to vertex algebras starting from scratch. Several important examples 
of vertex algebras will be studied in detail. If time permits, we will also discuss topics of current research
not readily available in the literature, including representation theory and Zhu theory.
 
Plan: click here for a detailed plan of the lectures.

Instructor: Dr. Bojko Bakalov, office HA 138, phone 513-7442, email bojko_bakalov at ncsu.edu

Office Hours: T-Th afternoon in HA 138.

Text: Vertex Algebras for Beginners, by Victor G. Kac, AMS Univ. Lecture Series vol. 10, 2nd corrected ed., 2001.

Grade will be based on attendance and presentations given by students.

Last modified April 20, 2004.